Report: Irish Whiskey Exports Expected To Double By 2020
There's no doubt that Irish whiskey remains hot heading into 2017.
The category has now posted double-digit growth for a dozen consecutive years. Projections by our research partner, The Beverage Information Group, have Irish Whiskey growing 12.7% in sales in...
Diageo To Invest $26.8 Million In New Distillery, Irish Whiskey Brand
Diageo is back in Irish Whiskey with the announcement today of a new premium blended release: Roe & Co.
To support the new brand, Diageo also announced an investment of about $26.8 million over three years in a...
How Spirit Works’ All-Female Production Team Reflects Women In Spirits
Spirit Works Distillery never intended for an all-female production crew. But that’s how it worked out for the Sonoma-based craft distillery. And that makes the business a microcosm of sorts for women in the industry.
“We’re...
How Going Green Benefits Alcohol Brands
Everyone in the beverage business is going green — and no one has to ask why. The writing has been on the spreadsheets for a while now, and forward-looking brewers and distillers are delving...
Why Flavored And Spiced Rums Remain Hot Sellers
The bright spot in the rum category these days is the vibrant flavored segment, especially the spiced variants.
The flavored rum category is growing and evolving, almost as a separate entity from light and dark...
4 Alcohol Trends For 2017 From The DISCUS Holiday Event
The annual Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) New York holiday event is a window into what's currently hot in alcohol — and what's gaining steam.
Brand reps from some of the world's biggest drinks companies — Brown-Forman, Diageo,...
Can American Craft Spirits Continue To Grow?
American craft spirits appear to be in boom time. But can the trend continue?
Sales in the U.S. grew 4.1% last year, as volume increased 2.3%. Products in the $20-$30 range were up 7.1% in...
Brandy And Cognac Ride The Rise Of Brown Spirits
While the bulk of consumers’ and retailers’ focus is on whiskey, another brown spirit is also on the rise and poised for continued growth in the coming years. Brandy and Cognac sales were up...
Remy Cointreau Agrees To Buy Westland Distillery
The French spirits group Remy Cointreau announced today that it has agreed to purchase the Seattle-based Westland Distillery.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction will close before year's end, according to an article...
8 Things Defining U.S. Craft Spirits In 2016
The U.S. craft spirits industry is booming. An increase in consumer taste for experimentation and premium products has fueled a modern craft movement. Naturally, it’s useful to measure and define this trend.
The inaugural Craft...
